Property & Household

The Essential Household Guide for All Home Owners

This page is the aiming to be the definitive guide for anyone who is a home owner.

It has pricing information for the common jobs that you would want to get done, and articles giving advice on many topics that are relevant to home owners. From buying a house and moving house to completely redecorating your existing house this page should contain all the information that you need to be a happy home owner.

Looking after your household can be difficult at the best of times, but when something goes wrong it can be very disheartening.

This section contains articles give helpful advice on some common household maintenance issues as well as pricing information on many household maintenance jobs.

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Objects with mass are the only way to effectively prevent unwanted noise from entering or exiting your home studio or home theatre. Sound absorbing objects are necessary to dampen the sound waves and ...

This guide gives you a run down on how I took one old kitchen, and with the help of some flat pack kitchen units, a father who knows about these things*, and a bit of effort, turned it into a brand ne...

Creating a great home office on a budget can be tricky. You need the right space and equipment to keep you focused and productive, but it's not always cheap. Here are some handy hints to help you on y...

It doesn't sound like a particularly interesting topic, however a quick search on the worlds favourite internet search engine will show that in some circles rising damp is a very hot topic indeed. The...

I know, it is still summer time, but winter will be here before you know it, and before wearing your jackets again you should first be prepared for the seasonal change of your house. In fact, during w...

Things are everywhere. If you cannot find a single kitchen cabinet or drawer to put your new mug, as the kitchen seems to be filled with a variety of stuff you always need, then you probably need to r...

Mention metal patio furniture and you probably think of the light, fly-away aluminium loungers of your youth or that half-ton cast iron table and chair set on your neighbour's lawn. But metal outdoor ...

There is a distinction to be made between planning regulations, the controls over listed buildings and building regulations (which ensure the health and safety of people). Laws and guidance on these d...

Older houses are most vulnerable to rats, but it's possible for them to crop up in just about any neighborhood. There are often large rat populations in the city, but apartment owners typically rarely...

A small revolution is happening regarding kitchen cook tops, as induction hobs are slowly developing into a serious contender to the traditional gas hobs. The environment and modern lifestyles will su...

When moving everyone seems to come up with a check list of things to do to help with the move, indeed we at whatprice have put together a few handy hints for you, both 'Top Tips for Moving House', and...

The design and construction of a staircase is crucial to the safety and comfort of the occupants of a house that a special section in the UK Building Code (section K) deals with the regulations relati...

Summer is certainly not the time that you would normally worry about the boiler, after all it is 35 degrees outside! However now is a good time to give your boiler its annual service as the heating sp...

The first step in the DIY carpeting process is figuring out what kind of carpet you want to put down. The price you're going to pay is dependent upon the carpet's material and the type of weave in it....

If you don't have your carpets cleaned at least annually, they are sure to begin looking dingy and worn. Carpets that have wear from kids and pets, spills and stains, and other household problems are ...

Carpets play an important role in maintaining a healthier indoor environment, acting as a filter, which collects and absorbs airborne pollutants such as allergens, pollen and dust mites, particularly ...

The window is one of the primary considerations when you want to increase the security and protection of your home. One of the ways to increase your family's protection especially during stormy weathe...

When you buy a house, you try to make it feel homely by decorating it by all the means you are aware of. You work hard to get all stuff to decorate your house. The first thing you think about is your ...

The kitchen has been called the heart of a home. Yet, for many of us, a wide array of appliances, cookware, and other items have made the kitchen a cluttered mess. Sure, these items make food preparat...

Karndean flooring is fully synthetic vinyl flooring that comes in tile and plank sizes not sheets as other traditional styles of vinyl do. It is very versatile as it can be laid over all floor surface...

Homeowners and property investors alike, all reach moments when home improvements are simply inevitable. And unfortunately, it isn't always fun.The fact is, you can avoid most problems, stress and fin...

Adding a border color to the outside perimeter of a room can really add a touch of class. You may be new to rug fabrication, if so, then here are two quick and concise step by step techniques that are...

Gutter maintenance is something homeowner's tend to think about only after a problem occurs. They may soon discover that poorly functioning rain gutters can cause many problems, including foundation e...

Have you ever wondered how those professional window washers move so fast with the squeegee, and how the windows turn out perfect? Well, there really are some tricks to it that are simple to learn, an...

The UK has an additional tax system called the "council tax" this is a tax paid directly to the local council to pay for services such as waste collection, local Police and Fire services, libraries, l...

Cleaning window blinds is one of those jobs that we tend to look so forward to doing that we have to hold ourselves back. Well, perhaps in a perfect world, but in the real world this is one job that i...

Molds exist naturally all around us. Molds and fungus play a vital role in the decomposition of organic waste such as in a compost pile. Other molds are essential in the creation of some of our finest...

Spring has sprung! Even more important than buds, birds, and bees, spring brings buyers! When buyers are looking for a place to nest, they would really rather not see problems. As it turns out, nearly...

Prices for house or building renovation, repair and refurbishment. Details costs of general re-decorating, flooring, tiling etc and also looks at professional services such as carpet cleaning, removal...

It's the biggest present you will ever treat yourself to and it is a wonderful feeling to walk into your newly built home, but just listen to a word of caution - check everything. Two years ago Ibough...

If you have decided to replace your gutters, your next decision is whether to do it yourself or pay for professional installation. If you decide on installing gutters yourself, there are a few things ...

Many people spare no expense when it comes to filling their home with expensive furnishings, draperies, carpeting and artwork. They know that creating a comfortable, stylish home is an effort to be tr...

When remodeling your home, whether you are installing new circuits, redoing your living room, or just fixing that stubborn sink, homeowners are always caught in a quandary as to whether or not to call...

Adding that special design element with a wall mirror or wall mirrors can be a great way to elevate your indoor spaces from ordinary to extraordinary. Wall mirrors serve as both decorative and functio...

Perhaps you may have found the dreaded mold lurking in your dwelling recently. Perhaps you even had to recondition it up. To be sure, it's ugly, inconvenient, possibly destructive and possibly a hazar...

Plug-and-play family? Check. No time to burn? Check. Still crave a soothing fire to relax away the tensions of your fast-paced day? If these questions have you nodding, then it's time to check out an ...

Those of us who work in the home construction and design industry tend to forget how many little things there are that go into the creation of a new home or a redesign. There are design elements that ...

Every home deserves quality house cleaning. But before you start cleaning your house, identify certain tasks in each room. Make a checklist of your cleaning priorities and have a home organizing plan....

One way to add value to your home is to consider laminate flooring installation. Laminate floors combine the beauty and elegance of hard wood, or tile floors with the easy maintenance of linoleum or v...

And you thought your family and children were so safe inside the home environment cozily protected from potent health hazards! But did you know that the source of asthma, lead poisoning, and many such...

Want a simple behind the scenes way to increase the comfort and value of your home? Soundproofing may sound like something only professional recording artists need, but you will be surprised at how mu...